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2012 BMW Z4

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

11L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,770

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024468 · manufacturer campaign 11 83 24RC

13 August 2024

Transport Canada lists: 2 Series 2014–2016 · 3 Series 2012–2016 · 4 Series 2014–2016 · 5 Series 2012–2016 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.

78,381 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2014127

10 April 2014

Transport Canada lists: 1 Series 2010–2012 · 3 Series 2010–2012 · 5 Series 2010–2012 · X3 2010–2012 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. This could increase the risk of a collision causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace affected bolts.

20,022 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Two-seater
In its class
More efficient than 46% of 76 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
253 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2012 BMW Z4. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 BMW Z4 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 BMW Z4 at 11 L/100 km combined, emitting 253 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 BMW Z4 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,770 in fuel, producing roughly 4,129 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.